Gnaphalium canescens) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae known by the common name Wright's cudweed.

It can be found in many habitats, from mountains to plateau to coastline.

It is a biennial herb with white, wooly leaves.

The many-branched stem is produced in the second year of growth, and is erect to a maximum height of around a meter.

Atop the stem branches are inflorescences of several pointed oval-shaped pale yellowish, cream, or white flower heads.